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  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Hanging Between.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 20, 2021
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     | 3,049 views

    Tiger above, tiger below and mice eating your vine that you are hanging. What does it all mean?

    Sermon Title: Hanging Between. Scripture Text: Luke 1: 5-17 One day, while walking through the wilderness enjoying the things that God created; out of the corner of his eye he saw this vicious looking tiger. In his mind the only thing he could do was run for his life. That’s what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    This sermon explains the reasons Jesus is the good Shepherd of everyone.

    JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10:1-39 The “I AM” statements represent a particular relationship of Jesus to the spiritual needs of men. 1. Bread of life – source of provision for life. 2. True Vine – source of vitality and productivity. 3. Resurrection & Life – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laodicea: The Church Of Nauseating Ineffectiveness Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 4,500 views

    Laodicea: The Church of Nauseating Ineffectiveness

    The Seven, part 15 Laodicea: The Church of Nauseating Ineffectiveness Revelation 3:14-22 September 8, 2013 We are on our last letter this week, the letter to the church of Laodicea, what I am calling the church of nauseating Ineffectiveness. Laodicea is a church whose affluence had blinded them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bethlehem Eucharist

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 14, 2022
     | 1,284 views

    The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

    Bethlehem is 6 miles south of Jerusalem, that is where the manger was. Mary did not say, “I am not having my baby here, it only has one star!” She gave birth to her first-born son. It does not mean that Mary had other children but rather expresses the rights of inheritance as in Genesis 27:36; ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Salt, Light, And Righteousness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,085 views

    Our righteousness is in Him.

    SALT, LIGHT, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. Matthew 5:13-20. I). SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Is Not Dead!

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 5, 2022
     | 1,286 views

    Society wants to drive the hope in Jesus out of his disciples. We cannot let that happen.

    Hope is NOT Dead! Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? 22 “For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it would come to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Title: "come See A Man"

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,890 views

    This encounter is filled with powerful lessons about the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: Let me start it with a story: Three buddies were enjoying a peaceful day of fishing when, out of nowhere, they reel in a mermaid who pleads to be released, offering to grant each of them a wish. Now, one of the guys is a skeptic and decides to test the mermaid's abilities. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Rooted And Grounded In Love Ephesians 3:17-19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,043 views

    Ephesians 3:17-19 speaks to the very heart of our Christian faith: being rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

    Rooted and Grounded in Love Ephesians 3:17-19 Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound passage from Ephesians that speaks to the very heart of our Christian faith: being rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. Our key text will be Ephesians 3:17-19. As we explore this Scripture, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Threats To Christian Homes In The Digital And Post-Modern World Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 18, 2024
     | 1,123 views

    Our homes should be sanctuaries of faith, love, and godly values, yet they are often under siege from various influences that can undermine our spiritual foundation.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to discuss a topic that is increasingly relevant and pressing: the threats to Christian homes in the digital and post-modern world. Our homes should be sanctuaries of faith, love, and godly values, yet they are often under siege ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: Know Your Enemy Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 423 views

    The deception we face as Christians is serious. Being ignorant of the Devil’s schemes makes you susceptible to his deception leading you away from your faith in Christ and faithfulness to Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, beginning the final section, 6:10-20, addressing spiritual warfare. In 6:10-20 Paul’s instructs us to be strengthened in the Lord to stand against the deceitful schemes of the devil. We are going to spend several weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can I Expect From Christ As My Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2025
     | 612 views

    The abject failure of the shepherds of Israel point to a Good Shepherd who will actually care for Israel.

    SCATTERED: God has concern for the weak sheep. - Ezekiel 34:4-6. - Matthew 9:36. - Let’s start with the accusation that God is bringing against the shepherds of Ezekiel’s day. - Just so we’re all on the same page: we obviously are not talking about literal shepherds. Rather, we are talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Prayer To Praise.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 418 views

    Be merciful. My heart is fixed. Be thou exalted.

    FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then second, praise (PSALM 57:7-11). Each section opens with a repeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Battling Temptation With Scripture Alone

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 22, 2023
     | 1,305 views

    Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but He succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won, using scripture. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11.

    Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but He succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won, using scripture. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Led by the Spirit When Jesus fasted was it a complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Let The Stones Cry Out: Celebrating Christ’s Kingship”

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 13, 2025
     | 343 views

    This passage recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event filled with fervor, joy, and profound significance. As we examine these verses, we’ll explore the themes of recognition, worship, and our own responses to Jesus as King.

    ntroduction Good morning,my dear friends and family in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 19:28-40. This passage recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event filled with fervor, joy, and profound significance. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Fishers: The Call, Objection, Assurance, And Commissioning Stories

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2025
     | 608 views

    “You got it bad and that ain’t good. But there is a doctor in the house and his name is Jesus."

    Robert Coles, a Pulitzer Prize winner who taught at Harvard, believes that “the characters in novels can be persistent voices reminding us of the constant temptation toward egotism, and self-deception to which the mind is heir,’ and exhorting us to live lives that are morally inspired.”1 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic